Defect Description For Recall
Passengers Clothing Can Unknowingly Become Caught In The Handrails At Bus Doors When Exiting The Bus.
Make Of Vehicle
CARPENTER
Model Of Vehicle
CADET
Year
1990
Recall Campaign Number
93V032003
Component Description
Structure:Body
Effect Of Defect
When A Passenger’S Clothing Becomes Caught In Thehandrail, And The Bus Driver Closes The Door And Puts The Vehicle In Motion, Theindividual Is Subject To Being Dragged By The Bus. This Can Result In Seriousinjury Or Death.
Fix Defect
Replace Or Reposition The Handrails To Stop Clothing From Becoming Caught.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Carpenter Industries, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19900501
End Of Manufacture
19921101
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
8950
Date Owners Notified
19930601
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Carpenter Industries, Inc.
Date Report Received
19930414